US Bridges

Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck

Good

Pennington County, South Dakota · 6.1W 2.2N Rapid City · Structure no. 000000052344276

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,013
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck in Pennington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,013 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesNemo Road
CrossesBox Elder Ck
Location6.1W 2.2N Rapid City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.1172, -103.3642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,013 (2022)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck carry?

About 2,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nemo Road over Box Elder Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.